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Food Truck Market: ZIP 04681

Opportunity Score

28 / 100 Challenging

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 04681 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 906. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 04681 is an rural area. with a population of 906 and household incomes near the national median ($60,147). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

906

Population

$60,147

Median Income

-19% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

Median Age: 57.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 25.4% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 04681.

Sit-Down Restaurants

33.1 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.

$1,160

2BR Fair Market Rent

$775

Median Gross Rent

$210 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$33 K deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $140–$340 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.